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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 400d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
340hp254kW
330hp246kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
985km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
4,731mm186in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,600mm63in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
129mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d3,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
330 hp
246 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
1,855 kg
4,090 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d5.1 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
1,320 km
820 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
985 km
612 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
330 hp
246 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
985 km
612 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 335 km (208 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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